Connecting Up is a not-for-profit organisation that works to unleash the power of not-for-profits by providing a variety of information, products, resources and programs. Our services are available in Australia and New Zealand and throughout South East Asia. We also help to develop relationships with business, community and government sectors for the development of the not-for-profit sector.

Connecting’s mission is to connect the not-for-profit sector to the right tools and capabilities they need to fulfil their mission. It achieves this mission through Technology donations and discounts from companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, MYOB and Symantec, Connecting Up Conference; and training events, workshops and webinars.

In November 2018, Infoxchange joined forces with Connecting Up to create Australia and New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit dedicated to using technology to improve the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and the organisations that support them.The integration brings together 150 staff members working to support more than 30,000 not-for- profits and over 2 million people in need each year across Australia and New Zealand.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Capability Building Coordinator for a 12 month contract.

You will:

• Plan, implement and grow attendance at events and training programs within required budgets, including the conferences, webinars and workshops; from initial planning to delivery

• Facilitate events, including moderating webinars, introducing workshops, and chairing sessions
• Coordinate the development of all event-related materials, including content writing, events-related electronic direct mail newsletters and other digital and social media marketing
• Complete required internal and external reporting (including record keeping and budgeting details)
• Schedule events and training for the not-for-profit sector, and collate and publish an events calendar and communications for Australia & New Zealand

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in an events-related role
• Experience in researching resources and developing linkages with learning providers
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and the role of technology in the provision of services in the sector
• Webinar production and presentation experience

A Position Description is attached.